JOINT CHEMICAL GROUP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Account Executive, Brenntag Northeast
Having started with Brenntag in 2010 at the Reading, PA headquarters, Adam has transitioned to Account Executive in Chemical Distribution in the local Pittsburgh area.
Adam is a Pittsburgh native who joins Pittsburgh Chemical Day for his 2nd year. He is this year's Chair for the Day Speakers Committee.
Adam is a graduate of East Carolina University where he studied Broadcast Journalism with a minor in Sociology. Adam is also an avid volunteer, serving as Director for a non-profit, the Reading Skatepark Association, which builds skateboard parks for the community.
Job Titles:
- Principal Owner and Operator of Prime Air Specialty Gases Inc
Andrea is a native of Pittsburgh with extensive experience in business to business transactions and management. With a background in Chemical Distribution and Manufacturing, her experiences have increased her drive to be more quality conscious and customer service oriented. Andrea has held many prestigious positions within the distribution industry from Product Management Analyst, Price Analyst for Executive Leadership, and North America Account Manager. Her role within manufacturing companies has increased her analytical ability to understand market trends, analyze cost and saving, execute a favorable selling price to the consumers, and execute efficient supply chains. She advanced her career as CEO of ARCLS, a Consulting Firm focused on aiding C-suite corporations in organizationally structuring their processes to achieve higher initiatives, and focusing on being inclusive of women, minorities, and veterans. She prides herself in being the founder of Sugar and Smoke Restaurant and Bar. Andrea achieved her respected MBA in International Business from Point Park University after obtaining a marketing degree from Edinboro University.
Job Titles:
- Director of Operations & Sales, WKM, LLC
David has worked in Sales and Operations with W.K. Merriman for 16 years. His role focuses on Industrial Waste Water Treatment applications that target Water Treatment facilities, Steel production, Chemical plants, the Food Industry, and Mining Operations while also growing the Energy Sector with their subsidiary, WKM LLC established in 2013. David has volunteered on multiple planning committees for Pittsburgh Chemical Day since 2015 and is a graduate of Robert Morris University.
Job Titles:
- Sales Representative With Wolf Container & Chemical
- Sales Representative, Wolf Container & Chemical
Justin Jamison is a Sales Representative with Wolf Container & Chemical. Previously, he has had roles in Supply Chain with U.S. Steel and Johnson & Johnson, as well as in Consulting with Accenture. He now sells performance minerals and a wide array of packaging at Wolf. He has accepted the role of Chair on the Arrangements Committee, continuing a long tradition of close partnership between Wolf and Pittsburgh Chemical Day. He follows in the footsteps of Linda Wolf, Patty Wolf, and Leonard Wolf in helping continue this wonderful tradition.
Job Titles:
- Food Industry Specialist, Brenntag
- the Food Industry Specialist
Leah is the Food Industry Specialist in the greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo areas for Brenntag Northeast, Inc. Brenntag Northeast is the world's largest full-line chemical distributor. She has been involved with Pittsburgh Chemical Day for several years, serving General Chair and the Sponsorship and Arrangements committees. Leah has also served as the President of the Chemical Association of Pittsburgh in 2015 and 2016.
Job Titles:
- Representative for North Central Ohio, PVS Nolwood Chemicals
- Sales Representative for North Central Ohio at PVS Nolwood
Olivia is the sales representative for North Central Ohio at PVS Nolwood. She serves various markets including wastewater treatment, HI&I, agriculture, and metal treatment. Olivia started with PVS in 2015 as a technical service intern while she finished her B.A. in Chemistry from the University of Akron. Olivia started volunteering for Pitt Chem Day in 2020. She has served on the Ads & Sponsorships committee for the past two years.